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If someone was truly that concerned, they'd make the choice to buy a Nexus device for that protection rather than embrace a 3rd party device with manufacturer a

• dredmorbius 11y ago
  The user in question: 1. Purchased the device at a major electronics reseller during a period of specific contingency whilst travelling. 2. Prefers strongly to avoid mail-order purchasing for numerous reasons, including the possibility of in-transit interceptions and undocumented third-party enhancements. 3. Couldn't find a Nexus device at said major retailer. 4. Isn't aware of Nexus devices which offer expandable storage. Device in question has 128 GB of MicroSD storage. Max possible Nexus is ~16-32 GB last I checked, with no expansion possible. I've explored other options, including a CyanogenMod reflash, though that's less than straighforward. So, unfortunately, the world involves numerous compromises. I treat the device as hostile though of some utility. I've pressed several other app vendors on permissions, and am batting somewhat above 0.500 for having those reversed. I've also vented considerable spleen at Google over how it manages Android. Given my previous record with recommendations, I expect to be fully vindicated in about 3-4 years.
  • arjie 11y ago
    The Nexus 6P comes in a 128 GB variant and it's available at a couple of Best Buy locations in the Bay. It also has the latest Android version.
    • dredmorbius 11y ago
      What's the 10" tablet Nexus equivalent? (Another gripe, this one about electronics generally: sorting out manufacturer's offerings is all but impossible ... so I don't bother. Apple actually does far better than most through simplicity, though I have other objections...)